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Scientists develop a new HIV microbicide -- and a way to mass produce it in plants

In what could be a major pharmaceutical breakthrough, research published online in The FASEB Journal describes how scientists from St George's, University of London have devised a one-two punch to stop HIV. First the report ...

Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS

created May 28, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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Forage, corn feed alternative for cattle may come from biodiesel industry

Crude glycerin, a byproduct of biodiesel production, could be an economical ingredient in cattle diets, according to studies by Texas AgriLife Research and West Texas A&M University personnel.

Biology / Other

created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4

'Super-spaghetti' with heart-healthy label now possible

Consumers could soon see packages of pasta labeled "good source of dietary fiber" and "may reduce the risk of heart disease" thanks to the development of a new genre of pasta made with barley—a grain famous for giving ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Sep 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Supplement aids milk production

(PhysOrg.com) -- Massey University research has led to the development of a calf supplement that can increase milk yield in dairy cows by up to 12 per cent.

Biology / Other

created Sep 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Plastic bottle' solution for arsenic-contaminated water threatening 100 million people

With almost 100 million people in developing countries exposed to dangerously high levels of arsenic in their drinking water, and unable to afford complex purification technology, scientists today described a simple, inexpensive ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Sep 01, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Scientists create natural Alzheimer's-fighting compound in lab

Scientists at Yale University have developed the first practical method to create a compound called huperzine A in the lab. The compound, which occurs naturally in a species of moss found in China, is an enzyme inhibitor ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Aug 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Low sodium salt substitute; good for heart, diabetes and high blood patients

A group of researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) successfully produced Cardio-mate or a salt substitute from plants with low sodium content which proves to be friendly for heart, diabetes and high ...

Chemistry / Other

created Apr 18, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Benefits of bariatric surgery may outweigh risks for severely obese

Bariatric surgery can result in long-term weight loss and significant reductions in cardiac and other risk factors for some severely obese adults, according to a scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Mar 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

More research needed on diet and environmental influences on childhood asthma

Asthma is one of the world's most common chronic diseases, affecting as many as 300 million people. It is estimated that by 2025 there could be an additional 100 million people with the disease. This rapid increase in asthma ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Jan 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

FDA urges consumers to avoid sexual-enhancement drinks

The Food and Drug Administration advised consumers on Thursday not to buy or use two drinks sold as supplements for sexual enhancement.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jan 03, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

FDA cracks down on illegal supplements

(AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on manufacturers of certain weight loss, body building and sexual enhancement supplements that contain potentially dangerous ingredients.

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Dec 15, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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